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Squid as food vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Squid as food and Drum fish

  • Squid as food is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Drum fish is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Squid as food is 133% higher.
  • Squid as food contains 9 times more Iron than Drum fish. Squid as food contains 10.84mg of Iron, while Drum fish contains 1.15mg.
  • Drum fish contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Calcium +133.8%
Contains more Iron +842.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.5%
Contains more Zinc +307.1%
Contains more Copper +236%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Drum fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +133.8%
Contains more Iron +842.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.5%
Contains more Zinc +307.1%
Contains more Copper +236%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Squid as food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Drum fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1244%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Drum fish
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1244%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Contains more Water +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1632.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.9%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Drum fish
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1632.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid as food Drum fish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Drum fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 22.49g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 6.32g Drum fish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 153kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 77mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 1.15mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 231mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 353mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.85mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.297mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 196IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 59µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.207mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.31µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.252mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.986mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.036mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.828mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.065mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.666mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.878mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.159mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 224mg 82mg Drum fish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.434g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.479g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Drum fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Squid as food
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.